Saluki Club of America, Inc. Newsletter Winter Next Deadline: Monday, March 21st. In this Issue

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1 Saluki Club of America, Inc. Newsletter Winter 2016 SCOA Officers Gary Roush: President 123 Quaker Meeting House Road Williamsburg, VA (757) Linda Scanlon: Vice-President P.O. Box 4559 Eagle, CO (970) Jennifer Napier: Corresponding Secretary 125 Quaker Meeting House Road Williamsburg, VA (757) Next Deadline: Monday, March 21st Please note the new Committee Chairs and members on Page 2. Also, the next round of the Judges Selection Process forms are inserts in this issue. You will find the instructions and the list of judges. Please use these forms and return them for your votes to count. Finally, please be sure to review the Nominating Committee Slate insert and note the deadline of March 2nd for floor nominations. The Editor In this Issue President s Message 3 Secretary s Reports 4 Treasurer s Report 6 Delegate s Report 9 Committee Reports 9 Specialty Results 13 The Saluki Club of America, Inc. Newsletter is printed quarterly as the official record of the Club. Please send all articles and information for the Newsletter to Joanne Klova via to: scoanl@charter.net or USPS to 87 S. Oxford Road, Millbury, MA SCOA reserves the right to edit all submitted materials. All content copyright SCOA unless otherwise noted. Debbie Feliciano: Recording Secretary 42 Hillside Rd. New Castle, DE (217) secretary@salukiclub.org Katie Souder : Treasurer 3582 Byrce St. Cocoa, FL (321) treaasurer@salukiclub.org Pam Arwood: Board Member 1001 Westpark Way Euless, TX (817) Tnsaluki@yahoo.com Catherine Comroe : Board Member 3640 Lariat Dr. Cameron Park, CA (530) catherine@saluki.net Brian Duggan: Board Member Early Dawn Turlock, CA (209) bpduggan@mac.com Sharon Furlong: Board Member 3925 Walnut Meadow Road Paint Lick, KY (505) shasei@iowatelecom.net Wanda Sirianni: Board Member S. Unger Road Beavercreek, OR (503) wanda@sirianniacres.com Monica Stoner : A.K.C. Delegate P.O. Box 1708 Edgewood, NM (505) tsent@ix.netcom.com

2 S a l u k i C l u b o f A m e r i ca Page Committee Assignments and Chairs AKC Gazette Columnist (Pg 15) Brian Duggan, bpduggan@mac.com AKC Delegate (Pg 14) Monica Stoner, tsent@ix.netcom.com AKC Rescue Liaison (No Report) Sara Winstead, salukis777@aol. com Archives (Pg 9) Diana Farmer (co-chair), dmfarmer@k-state.edu, Barbara King (co-chair), bking@advnet.net, Elizabeth Dawsari Book of Records/Studbook (Pg 9/11) Carol Fisher (chair), cfisher23@ verizon.net, Carole Beyerle, Carol Rivette, Danielle Rubin and Debbie Feliciano (publicity) Breeder Referral (No Report ) Michelle Haag (chair) SouthEast-Valerie Hamilton North Central-Dawn Carlson South Central-Pam Arwood NorthWest/N Cal.-Bonnie Boucher-Johnson SouthWest/S. Cal.-Open Northeast-Debbie Feliciano Database Mgmt Liasion Jay Kappmeier (co-chair) jaykappmeier@ sprintmail.com, Valerie Hamilton (co-chair) vhamilton@khiva.net Desert-Bred Education (No Report) Susan Schroeder (chair), ashshira@ssiriusenterprises.com, Elizabeth Dawsari, Linda Deutsch, Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers, Mary Kline Futurity (No Report) Nancy Leising, Futurity@salukiclub.org Health & Genetics (Pg 9) Brenda Johansson (chair) educare@jps. net, Caroline Coile, Cathy Chapman, Chris Klein, Julie Mueller, Terri Fortner Jackson, Mary Dee Sist, Joanne Klova, Evans Reynolds Internet Access (Website) (No Report) Sharon Walls (chair) Sharon@ saluqi.com, Jane Taylor, Judges Education (No Report) Diane Divin (chair), diane.divin@ gmail.com, Linda Scanlon, Catherine Comroe, Linda Deutsch, Kevin Carlson, Terry Smith, Cathy Chapman, Sharon Walls Judge Selection Process (Please see insert) Catherine Comroe (chair) Catherine@saluki.net, Karen Chen, Maryann Lillemo Legislative Awareness (No Report) Linda Deutsch (chair), taadeutsch@ yahoo.com, Bernie Betlach, Karen Frost; Sharon Furlong; Valerie Hamilton, Marilyn Brown Lure Coursing (No Report) Tom Cigolle (co-chair), tcigolle@aol.com, Carol Fisher (co-chair) cfisher23@verizon.net, Kevin Carlson,, Jeanette Ringer, Katie Souder, MaryAnn Lillemo, Dean Wright, Carol Smith, Janice Aquino, Brandi Hudecek Membership (No Report) Jay Kappmeier (co-chair), jaykappmeier@ sprintmail.com, Patsy Hoy (co-chair), Lesley Brabyn, Leanne Broseus, Terri Fortner-Jackson, Terry Smith, Patty Woodbury Newsletter Joanne Klova (Editor), scoanl@charter.net, Diana Farmer, Carol Fisher Parliamentarian Carl Holder Public Education (Pg 11) Debbie Feliciano (chair) chmsa1@comcast.net, Cathy Chapman, Danielle Rubin, Stephanie Gamble, Celeste Johnson, Jane Taylor, Wanda Sirianni SIU Liaison (No Report) Ellie Case, jamon86@aol.com; SPDBS Liaison (No Report) Susan Schroeder, ashshira@ssiriusenterprises. com Specialty Advisory Committee (Pg 11) Monica Stoner (chair), tsent@ix.netcom.com, Don Magee, Jay Kappmeier, Tom Cigolle, Pamela Mohr, Russell McFadden, Patsy Hoy, 2015 Chair Trophy Maintenance (No Report) Susan Jackson (chair) sjackson2@ comcast.net, Cindy Hahn, Patsy Hoy Versatility (No Report) MaryAnn Lillemo (chair), malillemo@att.net; Linda Scanlon; Jennifer Rimerman; Terry Smith Ways and Means (No Report) Stephanie Gamble (chair), yamadan8@ embarqmail.com; Maureen Jones, Dean Morris, Sharon Furlong, Pamela Mohr NATIONAL 2016 We re gearing up again for another great show at Purina. If you d like to help join in on the fun, drop me an tsent@ix.netcom.com

3 S A L U K I C L U B O f A M E R I C A Page 3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Winter 2016 Newsletter Another Holiday Season is upon us and the 2016 SCOA National Specialty is less than six months away. Planning and preparation are in process and I want to thank chair Monica Stoner and her committees in advance. I am confident that it will the same success as Dagmar Hintzenberg-Freisleben will be judging the regular classes and Shereen Shuman will be judging the sweepstakes classes. The Board received one proposal for the 2017 SCOA National Specialty which the Board approved. Russell McFadden will be the chair and it will be at Purina Farms. Because of a scheduling conflict at Purina, the date will be one week later than currently. It will take place on June 13 to 17, Kathy Webb will be judging the regular classes. All of SCOA s committees are in place and I want to thank the many volunteers for their work. On a sad note, we note the passing of Lin Hawkyard. SCOA has lost a dedicated and hard worker and all of us have lost a friend. We will try to notify the membership of members recently passing in our Newsletters, recognizing that there will be gaps because of imperfect information. Passing members are recognized in our National Specialty catalog each year and we will be sending a catalog to the families of those included. As always, if you have thoughts, ideas or questions, the Board welcomes comments to secretary@salukiclub. org. I hope everyone has a great Holiday Season and look forward to seeing you at the 2016 SCOA National Specialty in June. Gary M. Roush December 12, 2015 Copyright Notice Unless otherwise indicated, all of the content of the Saluki Club of America Newsletter, Website and Announcement List is copyrighted by the Saluki Club of America, Inc. None of the material therein may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the express permission of the Saluki Club of America, Inc.

4 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 4 Secretary s Reports Minutes of June 25, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 8:57 PM ET. Present were Gary Roush, Linda Scanlon, Jennifer Napier, Debbie Feliciano, Katie Souder, Brian Duggan, Pam Arwood, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Furlong, Wanda Sirianni, Monica Stoner (Delegate) 1. Sharon Furlong moved to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2015 teleconference sent on June 22, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed with Linda Scanlon, Pam Arwood and Wanda Sirianni abstaining. 2. Katie Souder moved to approve the May financial reports sent on June 14, Linda Scanlon seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 3. Katie Souder moved to approve Junior Membership for Elizabeth Hodge Smith. Linda Scanlon seconded the motion which carried with Pam Arwood abstaining. 4. Debbie Feliciano moved to include the current judges list on the website as requested at the AGM. Sharon Furlong seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 5. Sharon Furlong moved to set the posting privileges on the breeder referral Facebook page to administrative only in accordance with the motion which was passed at the AGM. Catherine Comroe seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 6. There was a discussion regarding the concerns brought up at the AGM that it was difficult to find judges on SCOA s list that didn t judge a fair amount in the East. The suggestion was made that the options should include a longer list. Following the discussion Brian Duggan moved to increase the list of eligible judges to 30 listed alphabetically. Jennifer Napier seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 7. Katie Souder moved to include current and prior pin art and artists names on the website as requested at the AGM. Catherine Comroe seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Brian Duggan agreed to help organize the information. 8. Gary Roush requested committee suggestions by July Brian Duggan moved to approve Letter of Intent for Mississippi Valley and Missouri Rhineland supports at the 2016 specialty with the Mississippi Valley and Missouri Rhineland supports contingent on approval of judges. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The date for next meeting was scheduled for July 22, 2015 and 8:30 PM ET. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 PM ET. Minutes of September 24, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 8:33 PM Eastern Time. Present were Gary Roush, Jennifer Napier, Debbie Feliciano, Katie Souder, Brian Duggan, Pam Arwood, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Furlong, Wanda Sirianni, Monica Stoner (Delegate) 1. Katie Souder moved to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2015 teleconference sent on September 21, Catherine Comroe seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 2. Jennifer Napier moved to approve the August financial reports sent on September 7, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 3. Catherine Comroe moved to entertain a farewell to late members section in the NL. Sharon Furlong seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 4. Katie Souder moved to approve the addition of Cindy Hahn to the Trophy Maintenance Committee. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 5. Katie Souder moved to approve the minutes from the Annual SCOA Board meeting held on June 3, Debbie Feliciano seconded the motion which passed with Jennifer Napier, Wanda Sirianni, Brian Duggan and Pam Arwood abstaining. Note: Catherine Comroe left the meeting just prior to the discussion of item Brian Duggan moved to include a response to Jeff Lipp s letter in the NL explaining that the Board Of Directors will take steps to advise judges not to enter any SCOA competitions during the period of the SCOA National. Sharon Furlong seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

5 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 5 The next meeting was scheduled for October 29, The meeting adjourned at 9:28 PM Eastern Time. Minutes of October 29, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 8:49 PM Eastern Time. Present were Gary Roush, Linda Scanlon, Jennifer Napier, Debbie Feliciano, Katie Souder, Brian Duggan, Pam Arwood, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Furlong, Wanda Sirianni, Monica Stoner (Delegate). Debbie Feliciano joined the teleconference at 9:00 PM ET. 1. Catherine Comroe moved to approve the minutes from the September 24, 2015 teleconference sent on October 25, Sharon Furlong seconded the motion. The motion carried with Brian Duggan and Linda Scanlon abstaining. 2. Jennifer Napier moved to approve the September financial reports sent on October 3, Pam Arwood seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 3. Catherine Comroe moved to approve sponsoring a medallion award to the top winning saluki in agility at the Eukanuba invitational at the cost of $45, subject to donations covering the cost. Wanda Sirianni seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Debbie Feliciano was now present. 4. Linda Scanlon moved to approve the proposals for two Willamette Valley Saluki Club, Inc. Specialties to be held on June 23, 2016 and June 24, 2016 in Canby, OR as submitted by Pam Sirianni. Brian Duggan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 5. Debbie Feliciano moved to approve the proposal for the Saluki Club or America National Specialty to be held June 6-10, 2017 (since changed to June 13-17, 2017) in Gray Summit, MO as submitted by Russell McFadden. Brian Duggan seconded the motion which carried with Catherine Comroe voting against the motion. 7. Brian Duggan moved to approve the nominating committee consisting of Linda Scanlon as chair, Terri Smith, Sue Meier and Kevin Carlson as the 1 rst alternate and Kim Anselmo as the 2 nd alternate. Catherine Comroe seconded the motion. The motion carried with Linda Scanlon abstaining. 8. There was a brief discussion regarding the Breeder Referral Committee. The next meeting was scheduled for November 18, 2015 at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM Eastern Time. Corresponding Secretary s Report The following specialty requests were approved by the Board: Willamette Valley Saluki Club on June 23, 2016 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon Willamette Valley Saluki Club on June 24, 2016 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon Empire Saluki Club on Aug 26, 2016 at the Showcase For Dogs in East Windsor CT Empire Saluki Club on Aug 28, 2018 at the Showcase For Dogs in East Windsor CT Announcements posted: SCOA National Judges for 2016 and 2017 SCOA 2016 National Specialty Sweepstakes Judge Proposal by SPDBS for Changing the Procedures for the Evaluation and AKC Registration of Desert Bred Salukis Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Napier, Corresponding Secretary 6. Debbie Feliciano moved to approve the proposals for two Empire Saluki Club Specialties to be held on August 25, 2016 and August 27, 2016 in East Windsor, CT as submitted by Nannette Lipinski. Jennifer Napier seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

6 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 6 Treasurer s Report Jan - Oct 15 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Agility Revenue Agility Entry Fees 1, Agility General Donation Agility Trophy Donations Total Agility Revenue 1, Desert Bred Education Revenue DB Ed - COO Catalog Ads 1, DB Ed - General Donations Total Desert Bred Education Revenue 1, Donations Received General Fund Donations Total Donations Received Eastern Regional Revenue ER Entries Conformation 3, ER Raffle/Auction Income ER Trophies Donations 1, Total Eastern Regional Revenue 4, EBK Scholarship Donations Futurity Revenue Futurity Entry Fees Futurity Late Fees Futurity Litter Registration Futurity Nomination Fees Futurity Pup Nomination Fees Futurity Trophies Donations Total Futurity Revenue 1, Health & Genetics Revenue Donations Health & Genetics H&G Research Fund Purina Parent Club Donations Sales - Health and Genetics Total Health & Genetics Revenue Humane Purse Donations Lure Coursing Revenue AKC Lure Coursing Revenue AKC JC Tests AKC LC Trophy Donations AKC Lure Coursing Donations AKC Lure Coursing Entry Fees Total AKC Lure Coursing Revenue 1, ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue ASFA LC Trophy Donations ASFA Lure Coursing Donations ASFA Lure Coursing Entry Fees Total ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue 1, SCOA Lure Coursing Revenue LC General Donation SCOA LC Practice Runs Revenue SCOA LC Puppy Fun Run Revenue SCOA LC S-Stake Trophy Donation Total SCOA Lure Coursing Revenue Total Lure Coursing Revenue 2, Membership Dues Received Annual Dues Received 3, Application Fees Total Membership Dues Received 3, National Revenue General Show Fund Conformation General Donation Total General Show Fund Grooming rental 1, National Catalogs National Catalog Ads National Catalog Sales 1, National Marked Catalog Sales Total National Catalogs 2, National Entry Fees 4-6 Months Puppy Canine Good Citizen Conformation 5, Native Costume Top Twenty Triathlon Versatility Total National Entry Fees 6, National Event Lodging Camping Total National Event Lodging National Hospitality Donations Donation - Hospitality Booth Wine & Cheese Donations Total National Hospitality Donations National Raffle/Auction Income Live Auction Income Raffle-STOLA/SCOA 50/ Total National Raffle/Auction Income 1, National Seminar Income Seminar Donation Total National Seminar Income National Trophy Donations Conformation 1, General Junior Handler Obedience Sweepstakes Trophy Donations Top Twenty 98.00

7 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 7 Triathalon Versatility Total National Trophy Donations 2, National Vendor Booth Rental 2, Total National Revenue 18, Supported Entry Revenue Trophy Donations Total Supported Entry Revenue Ways and Means Revenue Sales Book of Records 2, Book of Records Ads 6, DVD Sales Other Way & Means 3, SCOA Logo Wear SCOA Pin Sales Ways and Means Revenue Sales - Other Total Ways and Means Revenue Sales 12, Total Income 48, Gross Profit 48, Expenses Admin/BOD Expense AKC Annual Dues 5.64 Total Admin/BOD Expense 5.64 Advertising Other Total Advertising Agility Expense Agility AKC Fees Agility Grounds Rental Agility Judge Fee Agility Ribbons/Rosettes Agility SCOA Medallions 0.00 Agility Secretary Agility Trophies Total Agility Expense 2, AKC Delegate Expense Bank Fees Check Printing Checking Account PayPal Service Fees Bank Fees - Other 1.76 Total Bank Fees Corporation Filing Fees 5.88 Desert Bred Education Expense DB - COO Catalog Printing Total Desert Bred Education Expense Durable Goods Eastern Regional Expense ER AKC Fees ER Judges Fees ER Conformation Judge ER Jr. Showmanship Judge ER Sweepstakes Judge Total ER Judges Fees 1, ER Program Postage ER Trophies Total Eastern Regional Expense 1, Friend of the Saluki Award Futurity Expense Futurity Armbands/Judges Books Futurity Cash Prizes 1, Futurity Judging Futurity Postage Futurity Rosettes/Ribbons Total Futurity Expense 2, Humane Purse Insurance Internet Expense Judges Education Expense JEC Copying/Printing JEC Postage Total Judges Education Expense Judges Selection Process Judge Selection Process Postage Judges Selection Proc Printing Total Judges Selection Process Lure Coursing Expense AKC Lure Coursing Expense AKC LC Event Fee AKC LC Judge Fees AKC LC Per Capita Fees AKC LC Rosettes/Ribbons AKC LC Trophies Total AKC Lure Coursing Expense ASFA Lure Coursing Expense ASFA Annual Convention ASFA LC Fees ASFA LC Judge ASFA LC Rosettes/Ribbons ASFA LC Trophies ASFA Membership Total ASFA Lure Coursing Expense SCOA Lure Coursing Expense SCOA LC Ribbons/Rosettes Total SCOA Lure Coursing Expense Total Lure Coursing Expense 1, Membership Committe Expenses Miscellaneous National Expenses National AKC Fees

8 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 8 National Awards National Rosettes/Ribbons Rosettes-Conformation Rosettes-Native Costume Rosettes-Obedience Rosettes - Sweepstakes Rosettes - Triathlon Rosettes Jr Showmanship Rosettes/Ribbons Shipping Total National Rosettes/Ribbons 1, National Trophies 2, Total National Awards 3, National Catalogs Natl Catalog Ads Postage Total National Catalogs National Hospitality National Wine & Cheese Social 3, Welcome Party Total National Hospitality 3, National Judges National Conformation Judge 1, Obedience Judge Sweepstakes Judge Total National Judges 1, National Judges Hospitality National Rentals Grounds Rental 4, Storage of Equipment Total National Rentals 5, National Show Secretary Expense National Showgrounds Expense Flowers & Decorations National Showgrounds Expense - Other Total National Showgrounds Expense National Stewards National Sweeps Cash Prizes Sweepstakes Trophies National Sweeps Cash Prizes - Other 1, Total National Sweeps Cash Prizes 2, Top Twenty Competiion Triathalon Total National Expenses 18, Newsletter Postage Printing 1, Newsletter - Other Total Newsletter 2, Office Expense Office Supplies Treasurer Office Supplies - Other Total Office Supplies Printing/Copying Administrative Total Printing/Copying Total Office Expense Postage Other Treasurer Total Postage Public Education Expense Meet the Breeds Booth Total Public Education Expense Rally Expense Rally Judging Fees Total Rally Expense Supported Entry Supported Entry Trophies Sweepstakes Judge Total Supported Entry Taxes State of CT Corporate Filing Total Taxes Versatility Versatiltiy Plaques Versatility - Other Total Versatility Ways and Means Expenses Book of Records Book of Records Production 10, Postage - Book of Records Total Book of Records 10, Fundraising Expense DVD s 5.38 Other Ways N Means 2, SCOA Pins Total Fundraising Expense 3, Total Ways and Means Expenses 13, Western Regional Expense WR AKC Fees WR Trophies Total Western Regional Expense Total Expense 50, Net Ordinary Income -1, Net Income -1,670.34

9 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 9 Balance Sheet Oct 31, 15 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings PayPal Health & Genetics PayPal Humane Purse Fund PayPal Natl Trophy Fund 1, PayPal - Other 13, Total PayPal 14, PNC Checking PNC - EBK Scholarship Fund 4, PNC - H&G Research Fund 2, PNC - Humane Purse PNC - Legislative PAC Fund PNC - Natl Trophy Fund 6, PNC Checking - Other 20, Total PNC Checking 34, Total Checking/Savings 48, Total Current Assets 48, TOTAL ASSETS 48, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Balance Equity 25, Unrestrict (retained earnings) 24, Net Income -1, Total Equity 48, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 48, Delegate Report ******************* The Delegate Meeting is early, due to the Eukanuba. I will report anything of significance through Announcements. Respectfully submitted, Monica Stoner, Chair COMMITTEE REPORTS AKC Gazette Columnist The Saluki column in the AKC Gazette continues to be published in the February, May, August and November issues. Respectfully submitted, Brian Duggan Archives report Susan Jackson, of the Trophy Maintenance Committee, requested information regarding winners and owners of various trophy winners. With few exceptions, the requested information was located and sent to Susan. Carol Fisher, also of the committee, provided information that had not been in the archives as part of this project. Respectfully, Diana Farmer Book of Records No Book of Records will published in Health and Genetics Committee Grant 01426: Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors Principal Investigator: Dr. Douglas H Thamm, VMD Research Institution: Colorado State University Grant Amount: $89, Start Date: 1/1/2011 End Date: 6/30/2015 Progress Report: End-Year 4 (FINAL) Report Due: 6/30/2015 Report Received: 6/29/2015 Report to Grant Sponsor from Investigator: While surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for canine mast cell tumors (MCT), surgery alone is not curative in some cases, and not possible in other cases. Medical therapy remains an important component of MCT therapy. New drugs that affect signaling through the KIT growth factor receptor are showing considerable promise for the treatment of canine MCT, and MCT with mutations in the KIT protein that make it constantly active may be more sensitive to KIT inhibitors. The drug combination vinblastine and prednisone has roughly the same effectiveness as KIT inhibition against canine MCT; however, the two treatments have not been compared head-to-head, and it is not clear whether vinblastine or KIT inhibitors are more appropriate for the treatment of MCT without KIT mutations. We recently developed a rapid test, which can be performed on fine-needle aspirates, to

10 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 10 determine whether MCT possess KIT mutations or not. We investigated the predictive value of KIT mutation status using this rapid genotyping assay, as well as KIT staining on biopsy sections, in dogs with measurable MCT randomized to receive either vinblastine or the KIT inhibitor toceranib (Palladia). Randomization utilized a novel adaptive statistical strategy that makes use of the KIT assay results. 87 evaluable dogs were enrolled in this study at 4 participating study sites. 59 dogs were randomized to receive toceranib and 28 dogs were randomized to receive vinblastine. 5 dogs remain on-study. Statistical analysis will take place when these dogs have been removed from study. The results of this study will clarify whether KIT mutation testing is a useful decision-making tool for the selection of the best possible medical therapy for dogs with MCT. Grant 01771: Defining the Unique Genetic Markers in Dogs That Define Immune Function, Disease Resistance and Tissue Transplantation Principal Investigator: Dr. Beverly Torok-Storb, PhD Research Institution: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Grant Amount: $178, Start Date: 1/1/2013 End Date: 12/31/2015 Progress Report: Mid-Year 3 Report Due: 6/30/2015 Report Received: 6/29/2015 Report to Grant Sponsor from Investigator: The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is a region of DNA on a chromosome that encodes genes that help control the immune response. The proteins encoded by the genes of the MHC are displayed on the surface of white blood cells (leukocytes) and are referred to as dog leukocyte antigens (DLA). DLA provides cells with the ability to distinguish foreign pathogens such as bacteria and viruses from self. The MHC genes are highly polymorphic i.e., each gene has many different forms or alleles. Matching these MHC alleles between the donor and recipient is important for the success of stem cell and organ transplantation. Specific patterns of MHC alleles are inherited on dog Chromosome 12, one from each parent. The unique pattern of alleles within the MHC of one parental chromosome 12 constitutes a haplotype. Since an entire chromosome 12 is passed on from each parent it is easy to perform DLA-typing to match for haplotypes within a family. However matching haplotypes from unrelated dogs is more challenging since different patterns of alleles may be present in their MHC. In humans, finding an unrelated donor with an MHC match for both haplotypes requires a registry of hundreds of thousands of potential donors, a number predicted by the known diversity of the human MHC. Defining the diversity of the canine MHC will help create strategies for more accurate DLA-typing and thereby improve transplantation results from unrelated donors. Better matching of MHC genes between prospective donor recipient pairs is only one important consequence of better DLA-typing. Importantly, since the MHC controls the immune response, a better understanding of the diversity of MHC genes may help us to discover an association between these genes and various diseases, which in turn should inform mechanistic studies to define disease processes and develop new therapeutics. The goal of the project is to construct haplotypes of DLA alleles from about 1200 dogs of about 50 AKC pure breeds. This can be divided into 4 major tasks. 1. Typing the 4 polymorphic class I genes 2. Typing the 3 polymorphic class II genes 3. Cloning and/or confirming new and ambiguous alleles for all class I and II genes. 4. Analyzing and deriving haplotype compositions. Aim 1, nearest allele identities have been established for two of the 4 class I genes, viz., DLA88, and DLA79 in over 1000 dogs. An unexpectedly large number of new alleles have been found for both of these genes. This has necessitated more work than anticipated to clone and confirm new alleles, Aim 3. Aim 2, Allele identities have been established for all the three class II genes, viz., DRB-1, DQA-1 and DQB-1 in over 1000 dogs. Many new alleles have been found for all three genes. We are requesting a no cost extension of 6 months towards characterizing the large number of new class I alleles we identified. Aim 4, haplotype compositions will be finalized after allele identification is complete. Initial typing of DLA64 and DLA12 genes are complete. Haplotyping

11 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 11 analysis is in progress. Specific haplotypes have been associated with an increased risk for the development of diabetes and auto immune diseases in humans. Knowledge of these associations has been valuable in understanding disease mechanisms. The distribution and frequency of different forms of each of these genes and their groupings among different breeds will greatly enhance our knowledge of the genetic diversity among breeds. The methodology and data gained from this study will enhance the power of association studies between MHC types and canine diseases. For example, in collaboration with Dr. Leigh Anne Clark s group at the Clemson University in South Carolina, we have identified an association of a specific DLA class I allele with pancreatic acinar atrophy in the German Shepherd Dog. Such a database will also immediately enable tissue transplantation from unrelated but matched donors as a treatment for advanced malignancies and other diseases, among the dogs of most breeds. We have completed the proposed amplification and initial sequencing of all the 7 polymorphic alleles of the 1200 dogs set. However, further detailed characterization is focusing on the two most polymorphic class I (DLA- 88 and DLA-79) genes as we observed an unexpectedly high number of new alleles. Alleles of all three class II polymorphic genes, viz., DRB-1, DQA-1 and DQB-1 were typed in the population of dogs as proposed in the grant. Work is being done in batch mode to confirm new alleles for logistics and cost efficiencies. There is no change in the aims or methodology of the experiments, only in the order of executing methodologically independent steps. Public Education Committee As this news letter is in the works Meet the Breeds at Eukanuba is underway and we look forward to a full report from our dedicated volunteer in the next SCOA News Letter. Soon after Eukanuba and the holidays we look forward to Meet the Breeds at Westminster in February. For anyone who has not participated in a Meet the Breeds although it can be a long tiring day it is also tons of fun and a great way to socialize youngsters. Volunteers and support are always welcome! Additionally, as our right to own and breed pure bred dogs is threatened, showing the public what a responsible breeder is and does is even more important now than ever. Respectfully, Debbie Feliciano, Chair Stud Book I m the SCOA designated recipient of the AKC Stud Book and if anyone is interested in receiving a copy of the AKC stud book, please me, I will forward you the AKC agreement, you will sign it and send it back to me ( or snail mail) and then I will forward you the pdf files and/or txt files I receive or I can send a hard copy if you so request. The agreement must be renewed every 12 months per AKC rules. At this moment there is one SCOA person other than myself who receives the Saluki Stud Book. Carol Fisher, Chair cfisher23@verizon.net Specialty Advisory Committee Nothing to report at this time. There have been some preliminary inquiries. Respectfully submitted, Monica Stoner, Chair FarEwell to Members Lin Hawkyard

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13 S A L U K I C L U B O F A M E R I C A Newsletter Winter 2016 Page 13 Full results can be found at Saluki Club of America Regional Specialty #1, Hatboro KC Friday, October 2, 2015 Wrightstown. PA Judge: Ms. Wendy Duggan (Kyzyl Kum) Bred By Exhibitor Dog 1. Khiva s Dazzling Diego. 01/23/13. B/O: Mike Lawson and Valerie Hamilton. Ch Khiva s Hot tuff x Ch Khiva s Akilah. O: Valerie Hamilton. Open Dog 1. Xass Farah Fariq. 01/17/14. B: Pia Jeppsson. Ritzas Rafiq x Xass Farah Eurydike. O: Susan Meier and Frank Farrar. Winners Dog: Xass Farah Fariq Reserve Winners Dog: Khiva s Dazzling Diego Month Bitch 1. Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm. 06/14/14. B/O: Brian and Dee Laurie-Beaumont, Randy and Starr White. Lamaan Idris x GCh Windstorm Taliah el Sirhan. Open Bitch 1. Wynsyr Karista into the Mystic Gypsy Willow. 05/28/12. B: James Donahue, Teri Parker, D. Scott Pfeil, William Pfeffer. GCh Hillside s Adonijah of Chandani x Ch Karista s Tickled Pink. O: Deborah Kercheval and James Donahue. Winners Bitch: Wynsyr Karista into the Mystic Gypsy Willow Reserve Winners Bitch: Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm Best of Breed Competition Best of Breed: Ch Rubaiyat Aria for the Kaleilas. 11/09/11. B: Marilyn Semph and Marlys Jensen. Odi et Amo Shaft Elessar X Ch Jen Araby Rosetta Rubaiyat. O: Marilyn Semph. (Bitch) Best of Winners: Wynsyr Karista into the Mystic Gypsy Willow Best of Opposite Sex: GCh Baha Persian of Interest, CD, AXJ, OA, SC, NF, RN. 10/24/08. B/O: Caroline Coile. GCh Khiva s Prophet of Baha, CD, RA, SC x Ch Bazaar s Absolutely Abigail. RA. (Dog) Select Dog: GCh Aurora s the Song and Dance Man. 05/24/09. B: Jay Stone, Barbara Wright, Carol Waymire. Ch Aurora s Walk This Way, THDX x Ch Wisdom s Aria. O: Julie Mueller and Eugene Blake. Select Bitch: GCh Impala From a Deeper Well. 09/15/11. B: Lois-Ann Snyder. GCh Z Bee Che Bellina Dante x Ch Impala Habanero. O: Celene Howard, Patsy Hoy, Lois-Ann Snyder. Awards of Merit: GCh Ariel of Kingscourt Aurum Bohemia. 10/12/12. B: Daniela Epsteinova. Khyrisma Anistana Avatar at Yaran x Dabka s Isis. O: Cherie L. Oney. GCh Baghdad a MissDemeanor. 12/19/09. B: Paula Bockman-Chato and Margot Keast. Baghdad Tyghar Bey x Baghdad at the Oasis. O: Lyndell Ackerman, Aaron Chato, D. Scott Pfeil, James Donahue. Ch Houn Hollow Top of the Line. 02/08/11. B/O: Romayne and Michael Switch. Brahmani Sawahin x Winpoint Raga Romayne. Ch Springmeadow Art s Sweet Inspiration. 11/30/13. B: Elaine and Arthur Yerty. GC Issibaa s Goinforthe Gold x Ch Springmeadow s Asuwish Gem. O: Judith Tantillo and Elaine Yerty. Ch Starlite s Ashes of Twilight. 06/20/13. B: Tina Turley- Kocab, Mark Kocab, Mary Grace Kocab, Linda Lee. GCh Starlike s Made of the Best Stuff on Earth, BN, RN, JC x GCh Karob Sapho of Corjalin, JC. O: Robert and Zaida Durham, Tina Turley-Kocab, Mark Kocab. Saluki Club of America Regional Specialty Sweepstakes Saturday, October 3, 2015 Frenchtown, PA Judge: Ms. Diana Farmer (Mageborn) First, I would like to thank the organizers of the Independent Specialty held on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 2015 in Frenchtown, N.J. I would also like to thank those who entered for giving me the opportunity to evaluate their salukis. Unfortunately, weather conditions resulted in the judging being moved indoors. Puppy Sweepstakes 6-9 Month Dog 1. Elessar s Once Upon a Time Odi et Amo Silvershadow. 03/08/15. B: Tamarah Cook, Julie Strauss, William Flynn, L. Sue Rooney-Flynn, Francis Broadway. Ch ElessarSilvershadow Zero Odi et Amo x Ch Odi et Amo Amazin Grace Elessar, SC. O: Virginia King Kirby. A small compact tri with very light movement. Has a very nice shoulder set which is balanced by his rear angulation. Has a nice deep brisket. Exhibits good extension. Has a curvy outline. Well-balanced.

14 S A L U K I C L U B O F A M E R I C A Newsletter Winter 2016 Page Month Bitch 1. Silvershadow s Rose Enchantress Elessar. 01/04/15. B: William Flynn, L. Sue Rooney-Flynn, Francis Broadway, Katherine Bloodworth. GCh Silvershadows Secretariate Elessar x Ch Silvershadow s Bird of Paradise. O: Lynne Ezzell. A red sable with a light, springy gait. Good angulation front and rear with a nice slope to the croup. Has a very nice outline. Best in Puppy Sweepstakes: Elessar s Once Upon a Time Odi et Amo Silvershadow Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes: Silvershadow s Rose Enchantress Elessar 6-9 Month Dog exhibited better coordination and movement today. The pups represented different body types and each was a good representative of that type. Both Month Dog and 6-9 Month Bitch need more time to mature. All were fit and in very good condition. Veteran Sweepstakes Year Bitch 1. DC Windstorm Shalom Afterburner, MC, CD, RE, NA, NAJ, NF, NAP, NJP, NFP, CGC. 08/13/05. B: MaryJane and Jack Helder, Randy and Starr White. Ch Ruwach s Smooth as Cilk x Am Can Ch Shalom Annie s Song. O: Mary Carolyn Fisher, Thomas Schwartz, MaryJane and Jack Helder, Randy and Starr White. A grizzle with good movement. A little stiff in the left front initially but that disappeared as she warmed up. Topline just beginning to sag little. Balanced front and rear with a good deep brisket. Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: DC Windstorm Shalom Afterburner, MC, CD, RE, NA, NAJ, NF, NAP, NJP, NFP, CGC For the most part, both bitches were evenly matched. The muscle tone in the Year Bitch was better and that with her better movement as she warmed up resulted in her winning. Dual Titled Sweepstakes 7 Year and Over Bitch 1. DC Windstorm Shalom Afterburner, MC, CD, RE, NA, NAJ, NF, NAP, NJP, NFP, CGC. 08/13/05. B: MaryJane and Jack Helder, Randy and Starr White. Ch Ruwach s Smooth as Cilk x Am Can Ch Shalom Annie s Song. O: Mary Carolyn Fisher, Thomas Schwartz, MaryJane and Jack Helder, Randy and Starr White. See notes above. Again I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity and for the friendliness and hospitality which I enjoyed. Diana Farmer Saluki Club of America Regional Specialty #2 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Frenchtown, PA Judge: Mr. Roberto Forsoni (Kan Ya Ma Kan) Bred By Exhibitor Dog 1. Baha Pyramid Scheme, JC. 02/17/13. B/O: Caroline Coile. GCh Baha Persian of Interest, CD, AXJ, OA, SC, NF, RN x GCh Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, SC, RN. Open Dog 1. Khamsin s Najib, JC, CGC. 09/03/13. B: Susan Konopa. Karnak Reign s Hero Leonidas x Khamsin s Vashti El Marrakech. O: Lauren Johnson. Winners Dog: Baha Pyramid Scheme, JC Reserve Winners Dog: Khamsin s Najib, JC, CGC Bred By Exhibitor Bitch 1. Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm. 06/14/14. B/O: Brian and Dee Laurie-Beaumont, Randy and Starr White. Lamaan Idris x GCh Windstorm Taliah el Sirhan. 2. Baha You Mecca Me Crazy. 02/17/13. B/O: Caroline Coile. GCh Baha Persian of Interest, CD, AXJ, OA, SC, NF, RN x GCh Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, SC, RN. Winners Bitch: Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm Reserve Winners Bitch: Baha You Mecca Me Crazy 7-10 Year Bitch 1. GCh Windstorm Antara Promise UMuch, JC, RN, CGC. 07/01/07. B: Randy and Starr White. Ch Windstorm Sovereign Hunter x Ch Windstorm Ruffled One. O: Mary Carolyn Fisher, Thomas Schwartz, Randy and Starr White. Best of Breed Competition Best of Breed: GCh Takara the Time is Now. 08/16/11. B: John and Pamela Mohr. GCh Ranesaw May You Sail a Gentle Sea, JC x Karakush Gotwot It Takes. O: Jennifer Rimerman and Pamela Mohr. (Bitch) Best of Winners: Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm Best of Opposite Sex: GCh Baha Persian of Interest, CD, AXJ, OA, SC, NF, RN. 10/24/08. B/O: Caroline Coile. GCh Khiva s Prophet of Baha, CD, RA, SC x Ch Bazaar s Absolutely Abigail. RA. (Dog)

15 S A L U K I C L U B O F A M E R I C A Newsletter Winter 2016 Page 15 Select Dog: None Awarded Select Bitch: GCh Impala From a Deeper Well. 09/15/11. B: Lois-Ann Snyder. GCh Z Bee Che Bellina Dante x Ch Impala Habanero. O: Celene Howard, Patsy Hoy, Lois-Ann Snyder. Awards of Merit: Baha Pyramid Scheme, JC (Winners Dog) Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm (Winners Bitch) Best Puppy: Elessar s Once Upon a Time Odi et Amo Silvershadow Best Bred By Exhibitor: Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm Best Veteran: GCh Windstorm Antara Promise UMuch, JC, RN, CGC Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County, Saluki Club of America Designated Regional Specialty Friday, October 16, 2015 Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Jennifer Fox (Bellatrix) This was my first trip to the renowned Pleasanton dog shows. I had heard about Pleasanton for many years from all my West Coast friends but we have never been able to come and show. I am flattered to have been asked to judge the Saluki Club of America Sweepstakes in such a beautiful venue. This was a wonderful group of puppies and veteran salukis and I am pleased that so many people brought their dogs for me to see. The veterans especially were a group of four very nice dogs with one boy almost 14! I would like to thank my ring steward who was so helpful and gracious with me, Florence Males of Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County who arranged accommodations, and the SCGSF show committee who provided wonderful hospitality and put on a superb event. The dinner and auction on Saturday evening were great fun and I especially enjoyed the speaker and questions and answers period. Puppy Sweepstakes 9-12 Puppy Dog 1. Krimzyn Kumamia Resolution. 12/31/14. B: Kathleen Jones and Claire Lane. GCh Dadaelis Bzantium Kokkinos Pethi x DC Shamali Irdeh Al Hawah bint Gazila, SC. O: Laura Birell and Kathleen Jones Month Bitch 1. 7Seas Parfait Avalon Arjean of Keffiyeh. 08/30/14. B: Karin Kelly-Burns, Stephanie House, Fiona Bennett. Ch Anjal Sahara Habib x GCh 7Seas Int l Safari Al Sayad. O: Karin Kelly-Burns, Darin Collins, DVN, Stephanie House. Best in Puppy Sweepstakes: Krimzyn Kumamia Resolution. This was a very nice black and white puppy boy who had a beautiful head and well-muscled forequarters and loin. He was graceful, yet strong movement on the up and back and a nice sidegait for a dog his age. Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes: 7Seas Parfait Avalon Arjean of Keffiyeh. This beautiful deer grizzle smooth girl clearly stood out amongst all of the bitches because of her graceful, easy sidegait, beautiful topline and movement on the up and back, a pretty head and nice muscle tone. Veteran Sweepstakes 9-11 Year Dog 1. GCh Sadik Seca Wind, JC. 04/06/06. B/O: Catherine Chapman. Ch Sadik Solar Flare, CD, RN, JC x Ch Lorrequer Illusion at Sadik, JC Year Bitch 1. Ch Desperado PB Lucy at Zrkia. 08/27/06. B: Tina Jumbelick. Ch Moshire RFR Red Sky x Ch Desperado PB Telecaster, JC. O: Valerie A. Bauer and Tina Jumbelick. Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Ch Desperado PB Lucy at Zrkia. This beautiful, graceful granddame just wowed me! From the time she came into the ring, I could keep my eyes off her and I followed her all weekend! For a dog that was almost 10, she moved with the strength and grace of a younger dog. She had a very nice head, tuck up and strong gait on the up and back, superb side movement. She did not look her age. Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes: GCh Sadik Seca Wind, JC. Here was another fabulous veteran dog. He is a striking parti boy with nice feathering, beautiful head and well-muscled for a dog, again almost 10 years old. He moved with ease, grace and symmetry around the ring, obviously enjoying what he was doing. Thank you again for this wonderful experience judging the SCOA sweepstakes! Regular Classes Judge: Mrs. Saija Juutilainen (Wallabys) It was a great pleasure to judge Salukis again in California after seven years, and this time close to San Francisco in Pleasanton. I was very pleased with my entries and even had some Award of Merits for my high quality dogs. This show ground is large with a proper ring for Salukis and also some shade by the trees. I enjoyed talking with my steward and your Club had such beautiful blue ceramic

16 S A L U K I C L U B O F A M E R I C A Newsletter Winter 2016 Page 16 gifts for the winner. Lucky me, I was given one of those which is actually now on my office desk so I will remember California sunshine here in the Finnish winter. Thank you all once again, and I wish you a lovely Christmas time with your Salukis Best regards from Finland. Saija Bred By Exhibitor Dog 1. DoubleTimes Matrix Reloaded, JC, BN. 04/26/12. B: Catherine Comroe and Maryann Lillemo. GCh Miriah s Harley Davidson x FC DoubleTime s dot Matrix, SC. O: Maryann Lillemo. Open Dog 1. Min Ma-Sha Badari. 06/06/10. B: Barbara Gobel. Khayif Al Ranjan Raavi x Aisha av Fjascho. O: Barbara Bauer. Winners Dog: Min Ma-Sha Badari. My Winners Dog & Best of Winners, red male, Min Ma-Sha Badari, was very sound with beautiful balance over all, real masculine with correct temperament and topline when moving. Reserve Winners Dog: DoubleTimes Matrix Reloaded, JC, BN Month Bitch 1. Zrkia s Neferka Surfs Up. 06/24/14. B: Michelle Ridenour and Valerie Bauer. Ch El-Shaddai Emma Dancer Chezday x GCh Z Bees Freespirit Ziva at Zrkia. O: Valerie Bauer and Michelle Ridenour. Twilight Masquerade. Open Bitch 1. D Ansor Dar Be Ance Al Sayad. 04/27/11. B: Fiona Bennett and Charles Record. Ch D Ansor s Santiago x Alsayad Tigris Art Kalliste. O: Gina Hayden, Anne Mayea, Fiona Bennett. Best of Winners: Min Ma-Sha Badari Best of Opposite Sex: GCh LadyHawks Gallant Bess. 03/31/13. B/O: Deborah Ratliff. LadyHawks Irish Cream x Ch El-Ubaid s Srinagar Katoucha, JC. Bitch. BOS cream bitch GCH Ladyhawks Gallant Bess a very feminine and such true breed type over all. She is also still young and I hope her best years are ahead. I also want to mention my Selects which were both high quality Salukis with very correct breed details and type Select Dog: GCh Jamora Bahia Shiraz Tuscan Mosaic. 04/23/12. B: Kathy Anderson, Kim Anselmo, Suzanne Forsyth, Elena Edwards. DC Jamora Bahia Tuscany, SC x Ch Shiraz Khassandra. O: Suzanne and John Forsyth, Kim Anselmo, Joyce Morrison. Select Bitch: Ch Timaru Iona. 12/26/12. B: Lesley Brabyn. Ch Lorrequer Kharyder x Ch Timaru Tamarisk, JC. O: John and Lesley Brabyn. Brace 1. GCh Anjal Sahara Al-Kamal. 11/15/10. B: Juan Carlos Vasconsellos and Alejandro Escauriza. Ch Khiva s Hot Stuff x Anjal Sahara Shayla. O: Edward M. and Patricia H. Gilbert. and 1. GCh Anjal Sahara Aranjuez at Tazi, CGC. 11/15/10. B: Juan Carlos Vasconsellos and Alejandro Escauriza. Ch Khiva s Hot Stuff x Anjal Sahara Shayla. O: Edward M. and Patricia H. Gilbert. Best Puppy/Puppy Group 3: 7Seas Parfait Beholder at Zanskar Best Bred By Exhibitor: 7Seas Parfait Avalon Arjean of Keffiyeh Winners Bitch: Zrkia s Neferka Surfs Up. Winners Bitch, Zrkia s Neferka Surfs Up, came from the class and was still very young but promising with beautiful size and outline for a female. I hope she will have a nice future. Reserve Winners Bitch: D Ansor Dar Be Ance Al Sayad Best of Breed Competition ((26, 17D, 9B) Best of Breed: GCh Anjal Sahara Al-Kamal.11/15/10. B: Juan Carlos Vasconsellos and Alejandro Escauriza. Ch Khiva s Hot Stuff x Anjal Sahara Shayla. O: Edward M. and Patricia H. Gilbert. Dog. BOB was red male GCH Anjal Sahara Al-Kamal, who has the true Saluki attitude and proportions. He was so balanced and moved around with lovely temperament and without any exaggerations.